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Mechanimals by Chris Tougas
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Mechanimals

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Length 3 minutes
Language English
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When a tornado leaves a farmer with a heap of scrap metal and no animals, his neighbors are sure it's all over for him. But the determined farmer refuses to admit defeat. His plans are big, and when his neighbors dismiss them with the words, "When pigs fly," they grow bigger still. The farmer sets to work to turn that scrap metal into some rather surprising creatures. Mechanimals will help all of us believe in our dreams, despite what the neighbors may say.

Chris Tougas is an award-winning author and illustrator of several picture books, including Dojo Daycare (Owlkids, 2014) and Mechanimals (Orca, 2007). He has worked as a character designer and concept developer for such studios as Disney, Fox, The Jim Henson Company, Warner Brothers, Sesame Workshop and many others. Chris lives and works in Victoria, British Columbia.

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Reviews

"Tougas gives us an ingenious farmer and a visually fascinating, funny book." "An unusual and likeable picture book." "This salute to ingenuity features...amusing industrial-hued illustrations with pops of color honor the farmer's imaginative vision." "Will appeal to budding inventors and those who have big dreams." "The story is quite clever and youngsters will be drawn in by the simple text and folksy humor. The illustrations are the star of the show though; each page features a monochromatic background with the action or character in question in full color. This makes the action standout and helps the reader focus the eye on the action going on in the text...A simple story comes very much alive with these wonderful illustrations." "The illustrations...are delightful. Recommended." "Tougas' bright illustrations will draw young readers in." "Young and old readers with an interest in vehicles or gadgets might find appeal in this book." "Dreamers and inventors alike will enjoy the crazy illustrations and nutty premise of this exuberant picture book." "Written and charmingly illustrated by Chris Tougas, this large work for young readers boasts...many inventive drawings." "The illustrations in this story are wonderful and enhance the text, making the story a delight to read." "A refreshingly original and quirky idea for a children's picture book." Expand reviews